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Auction For A Good Cause
The event was a blast, that is the least to say. Packed to the brim with women from all walks of life with one thing in common, a charitable notion, the paddles and money were ready to be waved in the air. And all for one good cause, Breast Ca...
Heartfelt Stories
As the Bachelors Keeping Abreast event organized by BCWA, SIPJ and UKWAN comes to it’s pinnacle this weekend, we once again offer you a space to tell of your experience as a breast cancer survivor or know of a friend you have sat through the mo...
Shoot for Charity!
A Photography Contest by Noah’s Ark 2008 Originally set up in 1995 in Singapore, NANAS (Noah’s Ark Natural Animal Sanctuary) is the realization of one man’s passion, love and dedication for animals in general and strays in particular. W...
Help From The Himalayas
Leader in Ayurvedic healthcare, Himalaya Herbal Healthcare successfully auctioned off 10 pieces of artwork and handicraft by the Shelter One children at the launch of its ‘Kids of Himalaya’ community project. Raising funds for underprivileged chi...
Vote for Violet Lim
Violet Lim, as Notes From Venus readers would have been following, contributes her opinions on love, relationship and dating as ‘The Dating Diaries.’ Now, Violet as we are aware, is the co-founder of Lunch Actually - a premier dating ser...
No Limits: A Pop Musical Production
Integrated Expressions is proud to announce their latest pop musical production entitled NO LIMITS inspired by the latest Honda Accord. The first science fiction pop musical ever held in Malaysia, NO LIMITS will be staged at the Plenary Hall from 11t...
SPCA Updates
Valuing Veterinary Volunteers! Izzat, one of the 5 UPM Bintulu Veterinary Students, watching over a kitten while volunteering during our month-long IKANO stint. Universiti Putra Malaysia, the only university offering Veterinary Courses in Malaysia ...
Photography competition
For Bloggers and Media Personnel ! Seagate’s Precious Memories competition has now commenced and all Malaysian journalists are invited to load photos and videos of their own precious memories at www.seagatememories.com/malaysia for a chance to ...
Forever Plaid
A Heavenly Hit Musical That will put smile on your face, a tap in your toes, and a tune in your heart! Remember when front doors weren’t locked and music had lyrics you could actually understand? This is FOREVER PLAID, a funny, touching, wh...
Staying In Touch
I was asked to join the Charity Bachelor Auction 2008 by a friend of a friend on Facebook, and immediately said yes. Not so much as a testament to the power of networking that Facebook enables but to the idea of “selling my arse” for charity. I g...
In Time Of Need
I had very little knowledge about breast cancer. I never took the extra initiative to learn more about the disease as I was under the impression that it had nothing much to do with me. Little did I realize then that I’d eventually have to deal with...
An Honour
Frankly I am honoured to be selected as one of the bachelors for this prestigious and charitable event. I believe that this event will touch the hearts of many others. The effort and commitment that has been put into this project by the volunteers, s...
Brothers United For A Cause
It is often said that the only true measure of compassion and love is manifested in one’s actions. It is not what you feel that matters, it’s the difference you make which ultimately proves that we, the human race is not beyond help which in tu...
Art Unleashed
F&N Freestylz: “Unleash Your Art Campaign” was a program by F&N to unleash creativity among Malaysian kids. The idea was to have these kids express themselves artistically in a fun and exciting manner and the medium chosen was street art....
Keep Those Fivers Handy
It’s the 10th of June and I’ve just been told that I am already late for this entry. Funny, I am used to chasing writers for deadlines; it’s strange to find myself on the other end of the shtick being chased for a submission. Anyway I’ve been...
A Conscious Cause
The whole idea of being auctioned off was rather daunting as first, a room filled with gorgeous women spending their hard earned money on you, well this is every man’s dream and besides and most importantly, the proceedings go towards raising aware...
A Good Cause
1. Why did you join this event as a bachelor? Most importantly, I want to do this for a good cause. By participating, I’m supporting to the many women affected by breast cancer each year. I’m more than happy to be part of an event that...
Best For Breast
Breasts come in all shapes and sizes. They do not stay the same throughout life. The monthly period, pregnancy, age and weight changes may alter the shape, size and feel of your breast. Most changes are harmless but they need to be checked as some ca...
Breast Self Examination Technique
Every woman should know how to do their own Breast Self Examination (BSE) which could one day save your life. Here are the basic techniques you should and need to master. 1. Look Remove all clothing above the waist and look at yourself in the mirror....
Girl Power
1. Why you joined in as a bachelor for this event… I believe in doing almost anything as long as it’s for a cause that is urgent and the most important thing is how to get the right message across. This event does just that. 2. Your...
Shop Til You Drop at Topshop
Not like we need a reason to but it is nice to know, when we do walk past the window displays there will be a bonus in it for us. This is what Topshop is offering in its bid to attract the fashionistas of Malaysia to their stores! Topshop is offeri...
Brush With Cancer
“Is she g-g-going to d-d-die?” Oh God! Why does she have to die? She’s too young . No! This is not fair. Why? Why?” I reached for the roll of tissues next to the toilet bowl. Ok. I’m going to take a deep breath. That’s what Dad, the C.E.O...
Do You Do Charity Work?
An innocuous question posed to me by Eric and his partner-in-crime, Ee Ling, when I bumped into them at d’lish. It is rather difficult to say “No” to questions like that without coming off as an arrogant prat. My delicate prodding for more info...
Reality Bites
Being a part of something truly meaningful … With the rise of women being affected by Breast Cancer in the country, it didn’t strike me how important it is to ensure that frequent check ups are necessary until it happened to a very dear frien...
Peace Through Yoga
Think yoga and then think mass yoga! How cool is that? Approximately 300 participants from Old Folks Homes, Orphanages and the Malaysian general public are expected to attend this mass yoga exercise this Sunday at 8am. Created by the Soroptomist Inte...
Sharing Is Caring
If you are a breast cancer survivor do drop us a line and tell us about your experience. There are many women who suffer from breast cancer and by sharing your story, you may give them strength to survive and pull through. The Charity Bachelor Auctio...
How I Learned To Drive
The Oral Stage returns with one of the most honoured American plays and the winner of numerous awards including the 1998 Pulitzer Prize, How I Learned To Drive by Paula Vogel. This is the company’s second production under its BIGGSTAGE divisio...
Charity Food Fest in Bangsar
On the 3rd of May, Cyclone Nargis devastated Myanmar’s Irrawaddy delta killing an estimated 100,000 people. On 12th May, tragedy struck again with an earthquake sweeping the rural Sichuan province in China leaving an estimated 15,000 dead, Thes...
AWAM Treasure Hunt!
The All Women’s Action Society (AWAM), a non-profit organisation committed to improving the lives of all women and children, will be organising a Treasure Hunt on 15 June. Registration is still open! The walk hunt will be held at 7am - 4pm, Su...
A Home For A Special Dog
This dog needs an owner who will love and accept her for what she is and provide her unconditional love. She is a one and half year old Jack Russell terrier, which has sadly been debarked. But that is not all, this amazing dog only has three legs ...
